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THE GODDARD SCHOOL CHICAGO

1127 W ARMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

THE GODDARD SCHOOL CHICAGO has been inspected 14 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 20, 2013. The most recent inspection, on February 18, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

2 of 14 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 18, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hand hygiene is the most important way to stop germs spreading between children, residents and staff. Inspectors check that sinks are stocked and easy to reach, that staff wash their hands when required (for example after diapering or before handling food), and that sick staff stay away from work.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 21, 2020. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 23, 2023. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 15, 2022. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 15, 2022. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

14 inspections

  1. License

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST NOT USE USED CARDBOARD BOXES AS DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. MUST BE IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER OR WASHABLE CONTAINER.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • THE THE KITCHEN CABINETS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN DOORS, CHIPPING AND PEELING PRESSED WOOD DIRECTLY ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HOT FOOD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • NOTED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.----NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN WITH DIRT AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • NOTED PITCHERS AND TUPPERWARE IN KITCHEN RIGHT SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT WHILE STORING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED CLUTTER IN CLOSETS OF CLASSROOMS 4, 5, 6 AND 10. FIRST FLOOR JANITORS CLOSET, LAUNDRY ROOM, 2ND KITCHEN,"STROLLER PARKING" ROOM CLOSET AND HALLWAY CLOSET BETWEEN CLASSROOMS 9 AND 10. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR A MIN OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBOAGE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • NOTED HEAVY DUST ON VENT IN CLASSROOM 10 BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  4. License

    4 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • ALL STORED BULK FOODS, SUCH AS CHEERIOS, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED DAMAGED CABINETS ABOVE THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER INSIDE THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR. ANY LINERS MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 5 POUNDS OF CUT HONEYDEW AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46F; CUT CANTALOUPE AT TEMP OF 44F. BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. POUNDS 10, VALUE 30. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • THE INSTALLED SPLASH GUARD IS UNABLE TO COVER THE PREP COUNTER BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND SAID COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OPENING WALL AROUND THE PIPE UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.
  6. License

    3 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN STAFF BREAKROOM REFRIGERATOR. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BOTTOM OF FREEZER IN KITCHEN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FREEZER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOOR GREASE TRAP IN CENTER OF KITCHEN WITH DUCT TAPE COVERING GREASE TRAP. DUCT TAPE MUST BE REMOVED FOR GREASE TRAP TO BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED OUT AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED MOP SINK VERY UNCLEANly WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK. OBSERVED FLOORS OF CLOSETS AND MECHANICAL ROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
  7. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE,HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE, MISSING THE CORRECTED SOLUTION(BOUGHT WRONG SOLUTION).MUST MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. NEW INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
  8. License

    4 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS COAT STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PERSONAL CLOTHING/ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN DESIGNATED STAFF AREAS NOT IN FOOD PREP AREAS OR DRY STORAGE AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD INSTALLED AT RIGHT SIDE OF HAND WASHING SINK, ADJACENT TO FOOD PREP COUNTER IN BOTH KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT SAID LOCATIONS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS, FURNACE FILTERS, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, ETC. STORED INSIDE MOP CLOSET ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  9. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE STAFF WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  10. License

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED TAPE BEING USED TO HOLD TOGETHER THE CORNER PANEL OF A KITCHEN CABINET. ALSO, HANDLE MISSING ON REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN IN KITCHENS, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS PRESENT. ALSO, FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN JANITOR'S CLOSET ON THE 1ST & 2ND FLOORS, AND IN THE CLOSET IN THE STAFF LOUNGE ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL ALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING CLASS ROOMS; CHIMP, POLAR, PANDA, AND ZEBRA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN, AND STAFF LOUNGE ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  11. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DUST FROM SHELVES IN PANDA'S ROOM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN ELEPHANT ,GIRAFFE CLOSET & ELEVATOR LIFT ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN POLAR BEAR,ELEPHANT,TIGER,PENGUIN,CHIMPS ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN POLAR BEAR,ZEBRA,PANDA,TIGER,LOWER WALL BASE IN GIRAFFE TOILETROOM,OPENING AROUND PIPE AT TOILET IN PANDA ROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN GIRAFFE ROOM.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN 2ND FL. STAFF LOUNGE,CHIMPS ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN POLAR BEAR (B) TOILETROOM,LEAKY FAUCET IN (B) TOILET ROOM & LIONS ROOM,1ST FL. MOPSINK CLOSET.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN KITCHEN,POLAR BEAR,ELEPHANT,STAFF LOUNGE,PANDA,GIRAFFE,2ND FL. MOPSINK CLOSET,PENGUIN,SEA LION.
  12. License

    2 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT COLD WATER HANDLE OF MOP SINK 1ST FLOOR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED JANITORS CLOSET ON SECOND FLOOR CLUTTERED. CLOSET MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
  13. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. License

    3 infractions

    • 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
      • OBSERVED ONE GALLON OF EXPIRED, RANCID MILK IN KITCHEN #2 REFRIGERATOR WITH EXPIRATION DATE OF 3-11-12. MILK APPEARED CURDLED WHEN DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(B)1.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE OR REQUIRED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM ROSE PEST SOLUTIONS. ONE SERVICE REPORT ON PREMISES DATED 4-10-12. MUST HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK ON NOZZLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN #2. MUST REPAIR.

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